6R60 Solenoid Kit 2006-2011, new and ready to install. Fits the 6R60. Ships fast from the USA.
The 6R60 is the six-speed automatic Ford put behind the 4.6L V8 in the 2006-2010 Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer and the 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac. As these SUVs pass 150,000 miles, the most common electrical complaint is a shift that has turned harsh, late or inconsistent, often with a solenoid code and a flashing wrench light. This genuine Ford kit replaces all seven solenoids on the 6R60 valve body at once, so you are not guessing which one of a tired set is the weak link.
Inside the 6R60, shifts are not set by springs and throttle pressure the way older four-speeds were. The powertrain control module drives each solenoid with a measured current, and each solenoid turns that current into a hydraulic signal that strokes a regulator valve and applies a clutch. Six of the seven are variable force units that meter pressure smoothly; one is an on/off solenoid. Every variable force solenoid leaves Ford with a band number that tells the computer its exact current-to-pressure curve. Sonnax lists the 6R60, the 6R75 and the 2009-2014 6R80 as sharing the same first-generation valve body layout, which is why this kit is shared across all three units.
A weak solenoid and a starved solenoid feel the same from the driver's seat. The solenoids rely on a regulated feed from the solenoid modulator valve, which Sonnax puts at a typical 80 to 115 psi; when that valve bore wears, every solenoid downstream acts weak and new solenoids make no difference. Check the fluid level and condition, read codes with a scan tool that shows commanded versus actual gear, and measure the resistance of each solenoid at the case connector before ordering. Our pressure control solenoid symptoms guide walks through line pressure testing that applies to this same family, and the common problems and fixes guide covers the valve body wear that mimics solenoid failure.
This kit is listed for the 6R60 in the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer with the 4.6L V8 and the 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac with the 4.6L V8. Before ordering, confirm your vehicle has the six-speed automatic rather than a five-speed, because the V6 versions of these SUVs used a different transmission. Ford revised individual solenoids during production, so compare the connectors and the solenoid E resistance of your original set with the new pieces before the old ones go in the scrap bin. If you would rather replace a single solenoid, see our other 6R60 solenoid kit, and for every part that fits this family, browse the 6R60, 6R75 and 6R80 parts page. Not sure? Send us your year and VIN before you buy.
Plan on a pan drop and valve body removal. Disconnect the battery, drain the fluid, remove the pan and filter, unplug the internal connector, and lower the valve body evenly so the separator plate stays put. Lay the old solenoids out in order and record each position and band number; matching band to position matters on these transmissions unless the computer is reprogrammed with a new calibration. Lubricate the new O-rings with clean fluid, seat each solenoid fully before the retainer goes on, and torque the valve body bolts to Ford's specification. A new filter and pan gasket belong in the same job. Refill with Mercon LV, check the level hot, then clear codes and reset adaptive learning, and expect firmer shifts for the first several drives while the module relearns. Our shift solenoid replacement guide lists the position-by-position checks to do before you button it up.
| Fits | 6R60 2006-2011 |
| Part type | Solenoid Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
This kit is listed for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer with the 4.6L V8 and the 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac with the 4.6L V8. Confirm your vehicle has the six-speed automatic before ordering.
The 6R60, 6R75 and early 6R80 share the same first-generation valve body layout, which is why this genuine Ford set is listed for all three. Ford did revise individual solenoids over time, so compare your originals before installing.
If the transmission has high mileage and more than one shift complaint, a full set removes the guesswork. If only one solenoid tests bad and the others are within specification, replacing that one with a matching band number is a valid repair.
Mercon LV automatic transmission fluid. Check the level hot with the engine running using Ford's procedure.
Only if the slip is caused by solenoid pressure control. If the fluid is burnt or the pan is full of clutch material, the clutches are worn and the transmission needs a rebuild.
Clear codes and reset the adaptive shift tables with a scan tool, then drive normally. Shifts may feel firm for several days while the computer relearns.
